The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law invites members of Winnipeg’s Black community and the UM community to a special evening featuring the only community presentation of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy.

Join us on March 5, 2025, for a keynote presentation by Zilla Jones, co-author of the report, followed by a panel discussion with distinguished Black experts:

  • Dr. Delia Douglas (Office of Anti-Racism, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences)
  • Ms. Ashley Carruthers, NP (CEO, Nurse Practitioner Association of Manitoba)
  • Ms. Michelle Jean-Paul (Assistant Superintendent, Louis Riel School Division)

The discussion will be moderated by Ms. Mandy Ambrose (Director of Prosecutions, Manitoba Justice).

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Location: Robson Hall, 224 Dysart Rd, Winnipeg
Doors open: 5:30 p.m. | Keynote & panel: 6:00 p.m.
Reception to follow, catered by K&S Island Grill

Admission is free, but registration is required as seating is limited.

  • Black community members: Registration opens February 18
  • General registration: Opens February 21

Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uILZ8hjTxvtBnE_tFohy8SRUQTc4UlVLRjkxM0pLWktDNDNaMlM0TlRDTC4u&route=shorturl

Free parking available behind Robson Hall: UM Parking Map or search “University of Manitoba L Lot” on Google Maps

The library will be closed on Monday, February 17th for Louis Riel Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, February 18th at 8:30 a.m.